New Recipes for 6/20-26

Southwestern Pork Soup pg 26

2 tsp. olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 fresh jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and minced

3 gloves garlic, minced

one 1 1/4 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and cut into 1 inch pieces

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

one 14 oz. can diced tomatoes

one 15 oz. can pink beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup diced avocados

2 Tb chopped fresh cilantro

Lime wedges

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.  Add the pork and cook until browned on all sides. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to coat.  Add the broth, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a simmer.  Reduce to medium and simmer until the pork is cooked.

2. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the avocado and cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

SLOW COOK IT: Combine all items in the slow cooker except avocado, cilantro and lime.  Cook on low for 6-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hours.

Thai Chicken and Noodles- pg 94

* I have actually made this recipe a few times, and it is delicious! We like it with some veggies added into.

8 oz. rice noodles

1 Tb peanut oil

2 gloves garlic, minced

1 Tb peeled and minced fresh ginger

1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

2 Tb fresh lime juice

Dash of hot sauce

1/4 cup scallions (both parts)

Lime wedges for garnish

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.  Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Add the reserved cooking water, the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and hot sauce and bring to a simmer.  Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes to heat through, stirring frequently. 

3. Remove from heat and stir in the scallions.  Serve with lime wedges.